4 articles on "galapagos"

The Exotic Galapagos Islands

The Exotic Galapagos Islands by: Eduardo Landazuri The Galapagos Islands were named after the giant Galapagos tortoises. The archipelago emerged six million years ago as a result of volcanic activity in the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. These enc...

Charles Darwin - 5 Rare Facts About the Galapagos Island's Most Famous Visitor

Charles Darwin is legendary as the biologist who published the famous work "Origin of the Species" that continues to stir controversy 150 years after its publication. Many know about his voyage to the Galapagos Islands off the coast of Ecuador which ...

5 Unmissable Animals From The Galapagos Islands

Most of us are aware of the Galapagos Islands, the archipelago of volcanic islands 2 hours by plane from the coast of Ecuador in the Pacific ocean. Many of us also know that the animals and plants of the Galapagos Islands provided Charles Darwin with...

The Galapagos Islands - 6 Conservation Precautions For Your Galapagos Vacation Package

Its time to go to the Galapagos Islands! Your tour operator has got your flights booked from Quito or Guayaquil and the yachts and cruise ships are waiting ready to take you between the Islands for the trip of a lifetime. You'll be seeing some o...